Fuel tank size
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Fuel tank size
Lately I've seen a few people saying that they had 20gal tanks in thier 97 F150s. When I looked in my owners maual before all it listed for the F150s was a 25 gal tank. So was the 20 gal fuel tank an option on the 97 F150s?
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1997 F-150 Lariat
Ext Cab Short Box
4x4 Off Road Package
3.55 Gears
285/75 R16 Kelly Springfield Trailcutter RTs
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If you're gonna stroke it, POWERSTROKE IT!!!
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1997 F-150 Lariat
Ext Cab Short Box
4x4 Off Road Package
3.55 Gears
285/75 R16 Kelly Springfield Trailcutter RTs
My 2 cents worth
If you're gonna stroke it, POWERSTROKE IT!!!
http://www.powerstroke73.homestead.com/
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From: south western NYS Latitude: 42.34 N, Longitude: 78.46 W
Yes the 25 was an option,
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1997 F-150 XLT 4.6 REGULAR CAB, FLARESIDE PACIFIC CLEARCOAT GREEN 5-SPEED. WESTIN NERF BARS, POWER EVERYTHING,BUG SHIELD, EX-TANG SOFT COVER, BED LINER(FORD).
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1997 F-150 XLT 4.6 REGULAR CAB, FLARESIDE PACIFIC CLEARCOAT GREEN 5-SPEED. WESTIN NERF BARS, POWER EVERYTHING,BUG SHIELD, EX-TANG SOFT COVER, BED LINER(FORD).
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From: Buffalo, NY US
According to the owner's manual, there were 3 sizes. For SWB trucks 4x2 RC, 4x2 SuperCab @ 4x4 SuperCab it's 25.0 gal, 4x4 reg Cab is 24.5 & LWB is 30 gallons. Hope this helps - I KNOW I have put more than 25 in my tank - I look at how many gallons I just pumped. For what it's worth I have a 139" WB. Is that the long WB? From the manual though it is showing a 24.5 gal capacity. I dunno - I just fill till it stops & round up to next whole $ amount if it's <50cents worth.
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Love my truck & PROUD of it! If you can't beat 'em, you're NOT driving a FORD!
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'97 Black F150 XLT ORP 4X4 Reg Cab/LB
4.6L/auto/3.55 LS/power EVERYTHING,
nerf bars, 17" wheels, fog lights, trailer hitch w/electrical connector, front tow hooks, bed rail caps,
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[This message has been edited by Cowlady (edited 05-05-2001).]
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www.andthensometoo.com/owners/cowlady
Love my truck & PROUD of it! If you can't beat 'em, you're NOT driving a FORD!
Shovies PROVE that FORD'S are #1!!
'97 Black F150 XLT ORP 4X4 Reg Cab/LB
4.6L/auto/3.55 LS/power EVERYTHING,
nerf bars, 17" wheels, fog lights, trailer hitch w/electrical connector, front tow hooks, bed rail caps,
6 CD changer, lumbar support & 3 cow license plates - so far!
[This message has been edited by Cowlady (edited 05-05-2001).]
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I have often ran the tank low enough for the "low fuel" light to come on. No big deal around town with a gas station on every corner. Usually takes about 20 gallons.
Yesterday I left Houston with about half a tank on the way to San Marcos to move my son out of the dorm. I wasn't really paying attention to the guage so when I looked down and say the 'low fuel' light on I thought I was in trouble. The needle was almost totally on the 'E' mark. I had 16 miles to go to the next town. I think "surely there is one more gallon in there" and I slowed down to 60 on I-10. Gawd I thought I was going to get ran over! Anyway, made it to Seguin and filled up with right at 22 gallons. More than I have ever added before, but now I know I can probably go 50 or so miles once the light comes on.
Yesterday I left Houston with about half a tank on the way to San Marcos to move my son out of the dorm. I wasn't really paying attention to the guage so when I looked down and say the 'low fuel' light on I thought I was in trouble. The needle was almost totally on the 'E' mark. I had 16 miles to go to the next town. I think "surely there is one more gallon in there" and I slowed down to 60 on I-10. Gawd I thought I was going to get ran over! Anyway, made it to Seguin and filled up with right at 22 gallons. More than I have ever added before, but now I know I can probably go 50 or so miles once the light comes on.